The Basics of Rapid HIV Testing

Audio Conference

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

12:00 noon - 1:30 pm Pacific Time

This event takes place via telephone; participants will call a toll free number and listen to a presentation while following along with written materials. You will have the opportunity to ask questions during several Q&A periods. Detailed instructions and handouts will be sent to the person who registers (aka The Caller). The Caller is also encouraged to register additional listeners for this event.

About This Audio Conference

For agencies that have been providing conventional HIV testing, adding the option of rapid testing can be exciting and challenging. There are many issues to address before offering this service, including financial considerations, staff training, handling reactive results, and clinic flow. This audio conference will walk through the issues to consider when integrating rapid HIV testing into your current menu of services.

As a result of this audio conference, listeners will be able to:

• Explain how rapid HIV testing is different and why it is important
• Identify issues to consider when choosing a rapid HIV test
• Identify key components to include in a rapid positive test result disclosure session
• Identify 2-3 issues to consider when implementing rapid HIV testing in your clinic

Audience

Family planning and reproductive health care staff.

Speakers

Amanda Newstetter, MSW is a Project Director at the Center for Health Training in Oakland, CA. She has worked in the field of HIV since the beginning of the epidemic and coordinated HIV counseling and testing services for Planned Parenthood for 7 years. For the last 16 years, she has conducted HIV and other training throughout the western region.

Daniela E. Torres is the Director of HIV Programs & Public Policy for the Alameda County Public Health Department’s Office of AIDS Administration in Oakland, CA. Daniela began her work in the HIV field in 1994 and spent several years as a training manager for Planned Parenthood. She now continues her work as a training consultant for various agencies.

Fees

All fees are per phone line:

• Title X-funded agencies: $25
• Private/Other funding: $45
• CE units are an additional $10

A $10 late fee will be assessed for each registration received after the deadline. Fees can be refunded if cancellation is received five working days prior to the session.

Note: Registration and fees may be sent separately.

Confirmation

Confirmations will be sent one week prior to the call and will include the call-in phone number, materials, as well as other details. For more information regarding registration, call CHT at 510.835.3700.

Continuing Education

Center for Health Training is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Washington State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Upon successful completion of this CE activity, 1.5 contact hours will be awarded.

Successful completion of this continuing nursing education activity includes the following: attending the entire activity; completion of the activity sign in form; and submission of a completed evaluation form.

Accreditation

For a complete description of accreditation, visit our accreditation page.

Contact Information

For more information about this audio conference, contact the Oakland Office at 510-835-3700 or oakland@jba-cht.com.